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Welcome to the first issue of BuzzWelcome to Buzz, the new quarterly magazinethat aims to bring everyone together in supportof the West Berkshire and North Hampshirecommunities.

A thriving community is one with a strongeconomy and an active neighbourhood. Bysupporting our local retailers, restaurants andservices we can build a strong local economyfor everyone's benefit. Of course, keeping localwill benefit the environment too.

Every quarter Buzz will be full of exclusivevouchers to save you money by shoppinglocally. This month we focus on Christmas andinto the New Year, with special offers for allyour shopping needs right on your doorstep.

So, whether you are a local resident, anindependent retailer, a restaurant, a

community service provider, a school or amanufacturer I hope you will be a part of it.I look forward to hearing from you and wishyou all a very enjoyable and prosperousFestive Season with optimism for West

Berkshire and North Hampshire in 2011.

Jackie OsborneChief Editor

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contents5 a note from the mayor

6 winter wildlife

8 events

13 3 steps to a healthy christmas

16 christmas sizzlers

18 christmas picture competition

20 parkway reaches major milestone

22 is this you? competition

26 beauty smart

29 where to park

31 vouchers

Although every effort has been taken in compiling the contents, the

publisher cannot be held responsible for errors, omissions or

information supplied by the advertisers.

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Thank you to everyone thatsupported and encouraged Buzzmagazine to take off! My specialthanks goes to David Blake and histeam from Newbury Sound formaking everything possible andBrian Burgess from the Retailers'Association for his kind support.

Above all, my very dedicated Buzzteam Vanessa Davis, Irene Scofield,Denise Marques and MichaelGbadebo, to whom I will beeternally grateful for theirendorsement.

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A Prosperous Town

Like everywhere else, the retail sector in Newbury andsurrounding areas has had some difficult times in recent years,but the opening of several new stores in the past few weeksshows that Newbury is bouncing back. It’s never been soimportant to “keep it local”, especially during the busy run-up toChristmas, and readers can help bring prosperity back to ourcommunity by doing as much of their shopping here as possible.

Keeping it local has so many advantages. The money you spenddirectly benefits people in the neighbourhood, helping to keepour friends, family and neighbours in work. It saves you timeand travel, and frees up so much more of your valuable time forwhat you want to do. Of course, keeping it local helps theenvironment too.

There’s something for everyone here. From the twice-weeklyCharter Market in the Market Place to our smaller independentretailers in the town and surrounding areas, and right through tothe larger superstores. The choice of goods and services is justas wide as anywhere else in the county – if you can’t findexactly what you want, just ask!

There are plenty of special events too – there really is somethingfor everyone! From pantomime to theatre, from live music tocinema, and sports clubs of every description, there’s just somuch that happens here every day of the week.

Newbury and its neighbours are for all year round, and not justfor Christmas. It’s at the centre of a beautiful part of southernEngland, and we can all make it our resolution to get out andenjoy the great countryside that’s right on our doorstep. That’smy two New Year Resolutions – keep my shopping local, and getout more to enjoy the great outdoors, and I might just startthem now instead of waiting until 2011!

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From the colourful heather of latesummer to the icy chill of mid-winter,Greenham and Crookham Common is anexhilarating place to visit in allseasons. Once famous as a militaryairbase, it is now a popular spot forwalking, cycling, horse riding andexercising dogs.

The Common is also of enormous importancefor nature conservation: it forms the largestremaining fragment of lowland heathland inBerkshire and is home to some of Britain’smost vulnerable wildlife. The site is ownedby West Berkshire Council, and managed inpartnership with Berkshire, Buckinghamshireand Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) aspart of the Trust’s West Berkshire LivingLandscape initiative.

Why are heathlands so important?Lowland heath once covered largeareas of southern Britain. However, since the1700s more than four-fifths of this habitathas been lost (98% has been lost inBerkshire), causing severe decline in someof the wildlife that thrives here.

In recognition of this, and the high nationalimportance of rare heathland wildlife,lowland heath has been included by thegovernment on a list of the most importantUK habitats to protect and restore.

The Heathland and Beyond ProjectThis new three year project led by BBOWTwill restore and enhance key areas ofheathland, woodland and reedbeds withinthe West Berkshire Living Landscape area.The first phase of the project is taking place

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winterwildlife

Protecting the heathland of Greenham

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during November at CrookhamCommon East, where theoriginal heathland hasbecome very overgrown withscrub and trees.

Restoring lostheathlandOn Crookham Common Eastformer areas of heathhave become overgrownwith trees, but viableseeds of heather stillremain in the soil. Ifthe trees and scrubare removed, these

seeds will germinate quickly, and within fiveyears heather should become establishedand other heathland plants and animalsstart to colonise.

BBOWT has assessed Crookham Common Eastand will remove about 70% of the treesfrom specific areas. Individual mature treesand small copses of birch and oak withinthese areas will be left to develop,providing important feeding and nestingareas for wildlife.

A landscape for all to enjoyIf you enjoy a long walk, you can follow asix-mile circular route that takes in theNature Discovery Centre in Thatcham, the

fantastic BBOWT nature reserve at BowdownWoods as well as Greenham Common. Pickup a leaflet at the Nature Discovery Centreor visit www.bbowt.or.uk and follow links to‘Biodiversity’ and ‘West Berkshire LivingLandscapes’ for details.

Would you like to help with theHeathland and Beyond project?There’s more information about the

‘Heathland and Beyond’project, and the West BerkshireLiving Landscape atwww.bbowt.org.uk - click on‘Biodiversity’ and then ‘LivingLandscapes’. Or come to anupdate evening for the project on10th November 7pm at the NatureDiscovery Centre in Thatcham.

For further details about the projectand various volunteeringopportunities available, contact

BBOWT West Berkshire Living LandscapeManager, Jacky Akam:[email protected], tel. 01635 500886.

The Heathland and Beyond project has beenmade possible by three significant grantsfrom Grantscape, SITA Trust and Biffaward(distributors of Landfill Communities Fundgrants), as well as a number of local grantsand donations.

By Katty Baird, BBOWT volunteer

To find out more about BBOWT naturereserves, volunteering and events, pleasevisit www.bbowt.org.uk or call 01865775476. Why not join us today? Your support makes all the difference for wildlife. Members of the Trust receive ourEvents Diary, Wildlife News magazine, and a beautiful book about the Trust’s 88 nature reserves.

Friday 26th NOVThe Great Christmas Light switch-on!

Newbury Market Place

Enjoy this traditional festive evening in theMarket Place from 4pm. The parade will startat the Methodist Church in Northbrook Streetapprox 5:15pm with Father Christmas Livemusic, hot food, and roasted chestnuts.Lights switched on by the Mayor at 5:30pm.

Sunday 28th NOVBritish Heart Foundation Santa Jog

Victoria Park

'Tis the season to raise lolly -but all for a good cause! Donyour Santa suit (free FOR over14's) for a jog or walk or run 1 to 6laps of the 0.75km route in VictoriaPark to raise sponsorship to help the BHFsave more lives locally. Prizes for bestchildren's costume. Starts 11.30 - 1pm

Saturday 4th DECACE SpaceChildren's ChristmasExtravaganza

St Nicholas Road, Newbury

Christmas arts and crafts orcome along and try your hand atIndonesian Martial arts, or jointhe Breakdancing workshop, facepainting,live music and songs, plus Christmasdecorations and gifts for sale. Please callLeanne Bray on 07905 276375 for more details. Just turn up : 10.30-12.30

Tuesday 7th DEC and 8th DEC Highclere Castle Christmas Fair

Presents & stocking fillers for all the familyand friends! Shoppers will be able to browsea selection of stalls throughout the StateRooms of the castle, whilst enjoying thesounds of carol singers and bell ringersperforming in front of an open fire. Starts at 9:30

Wednesday 8th DEC Santa Sleigh rides


What could be more exciting thanjoining Father Christmas on ahorse drawn sleigh! AChristmas Treat for littleones. Just turn up at the

Market Place. Rides cost £2.50, from

3pm-6pm, no need to book.

Friday 10th DEC Victorian Extravaganza

Hungerford

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Extravaganza heralds the arrival ofChristmas. At 5pm the official openingtakes place with the cutting of the tapeand the bands start up. The Scottish PipeBand, the Hungerford Town Band andthe Phoenix Band, not forgetting the

music of the Victorian Organs, bring theevening to life. Official opening 5pm

Saturday 11th DEC Sculpture of Jack of Newbury

The Clocktower, Newbury

There's a nip in the air as Internationallyacclaimed Ice Sculpturers, Ben

Hamilton and team return toNewbury to carve one of thetown's most famoushistorical figures - Jack ofNewbury. Have a go at icecarving under their watchful eye. From 10.30 onwards

Sunday 12th DEC Lantern Procession

Northbrook St

A magical lantern parade starting from theMethodist Church in Northbrook St. Live

musicians will accompany the paradeasit winds its way into the Market Place.

Starts 4.30pm. Go towww.newburyevents.co.uk for

details of lantern makingworkshops in the town in the

run up to this event.

Tuesday 14th DEC Sleigh rides


If you missed it the first time -here's a second chance to join

Father Christmas on a horse drawn sleigh! AChristmas Treat for little ones. Just turn upat the Market Place. Rides cost £2.50, from 3pm-6pm, no need to book.

Thursday 16th DECAngels street theatre

Newbury Town Centre

Back by popular demand, theseinnovative comic charactershave entertained andenthralled the crowds inBritain and abroad foryears - now they'rereturning to Newburywith The Angels. Don'tmiss them. Three sets from 11am.

Saturday 18th DECLittle Donkeys and Choir

Outside the Town Hall

Donkeys in the Market Place? Yes it's true,come and witness the magic of Christmas.Carol singing group, Voix Mixtes will performa range of carols and Christmas songs underthe Christmas tree. From 10.15am

Wednesday 22nd DEC The Explorers

Newbury Town Centre

Take a glimpse behind thescenes of a great Britishpolar expedition. Streettheatre at its best. Join theice encrusted explorers asthey trek round Newbury on theircomic quest for the South Pole.

Three sets from 11am-3pm

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Arlington Arts Arlington Arts - Newbury Weekly News

Thursday 16 & Friday 17 December 7.30pm Saturday 18 December 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sunday 19 December 1.30pm & 5pm

www.arlingtonarts.co.uk 01635 244246

- Oxford Times

Thursday 25 November to Sunday 2 January

BOX OFFICE01635 46044or book online at www.watermill.org.ukWatermill Theatre, Bagnor, 2 miles from Newbury town centre

A swashbuckling, musical adventure!

Thursday 23rd DEC Cruise with Santa

Christmas on board the Rose ofHungerford! Departing from Hungerford Wharf, comealong and get a present from Santa for everychild! Adults can get a drink from the bar or ahot drink and mince pie. £6.00 all classes andpre booking is a must! Please call 01635

255367 or 0800 121 4674 to book your placetoday. All proceeds go to the Kennet & AvonCanal Trust.Starts at 12.30pm for 90 mins

Wednesday 19th JANJump racing at

NewburyRacecourse

Enjoy the thrills and spills of anadrenaline packed seven racecard at Newbury Racecourse – agreat way to blow away those

Christmas cobwebs and experiencean exciting afternoon of Jump racing.

Tickets from £15.00 per person and Under 18s go FREE!

Call 01635 40015 or visit our website to findout more – Newbury-racecourse.co.uk

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Christmas comes but oncea year. . .along with theseasonal influenza. . .somake sure you and yourloved ones stayhealthy this winterand enjoy thefestive season.

1 Energy levels

Start by keeping yourenergy levels up but becautious of usingstimulants to maintainyour stamina over theholidays. Alcohol, coffee and sugar can leaveyour adrenal system exhausted. An herbalremedy from Siberia called Rhodiola Roseaactually supports the adrenal glands,working with the body to reduce stress andboost energy.

2 Boost your immune system

Prevention is far better than cure. To avoidinfections try Echinacea, Ester-C andOregon Grape to boost the immune system.This will help fight off the many infectionsaround this time of year at work and athome with family and children.

3 Protect your liver

Overindulgence in rich foods can put astrain on the liver. If you find that you’veoverdone the mince pies and brandy butter –and don’t we all – try Milk Thistle to aid theliver in recovery. Research indicates that thisherb offers protection from liver damage.

Finally, take time out to enjoy the moment!

3 steps to ahealthychristmas

Cassi Kingshott askednutritional expert LizChandler of Nature’sCorner for her topthree tips on stayingin the best possiblecondition over thecoming months. . .and into the New Year.

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Diva, Jazz and

Murder NightsComedy Night featuring Paul Kerensa, Nathan Caton and Compere

Phil Dinsdale. Great stand up from The Laughter House £14.00 per ticket

Deliciously Deadly Entertainment! Murder Mystery Dinner

night, well executed with a professional cast of actors. 3 course dinner

with murder has never been so much fun! £39.00 per person

An Evening with Pete Allen. Includes welcome cocktail and

a 3 course dinner. £25.00 per person

Domination of the Diva's! Lois Page pays tribute to Madonna,

Kylie, Britney, Shakira as well as Shania Twain and Christina Aguilera in

this stunning quick change and explosive performance. The evening

includes arrival cocktails and three course dinner in a party setting.

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New Years Day Jazz Brunch. Bloody Mary or Champagne

cocktail on arrival, followed by a fabulous buffet brunch from 11am to

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Running out of time? Here are some greatchristmas ideas

Debenhams ChristmasSanta Mug

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Faith Exclusively at Debenhams wedge peep toe

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competition

create achristmas picture

Pupils from local schools were invited to submit their original drawings on a Christmas card theme. At an awardsceremony at local chambers the Mayor ofNewbury Cllr Dr Ian Grose presentedwinner Sam of St Bartholomew School withsome exciting prizes donated prizesdonated by Newbury Building Society,WHSmith and Waterstones.

The winning design isfeatured on the front cover ofthe Buzz Christmas edition and,together with the five runners-up, will become a set of sixfestive cards. Cards are availableto be purchased from the CharterMarket and Newbury BuildingSociety's branches. Part of the saleproceeds will be donated to a localcharity Swings & Smiles. We inviteyou to support Swings and Smilescharity and encourage young artists.

runners up

from left to right :

Kieran age 6

Laura age 13

Pierce age 10

Ellie age 9

Isabella age 6

Winner Sam with Mayor of Newbury Cllr

Dr Ian Grose and Chief Editor of Buzz Jackie Osborne

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runners up

from left to right :

Kieran age 6

Laura age 13

Pierce age 10

Ellie age 9

Isabella age 6

Winner Sam with Mayor of Newbury Cllr

Dr Ian Grose and Chief Editor of Buzz Jackie Osborne

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Parkway reachesmajor

Construction of Parkway - the excitingnew shopping centre being developedby Standard Life Investments in theheart of Newbury - is flying along andone of the four tower cranes beingused has already been dismantled andremoved from site.

The removal of the crane marks a majormilestone in the construction programme, as the team can now press ahead with theremainder of works inside the buildingwhich will house the Debenhams store in readiness for the shop fit out next year (2011).

With the anchor tenants Debenhams, Marks &Spencer, H&M and - most recently - NewLook, and strong interest from other topretailers in the remaining units in the475,000 sq ft project, the new centre is setto be an exciting addition to Newbury whenit opens in October 2011.

Parkway will boast over 50 new shops, as well as restaurants and cafés. Thedevelopment will also provide a 734space underground car park as well as 184 new homes.

milestone

For further information please contact:Christina Gillings or Linda WelchHalogenT: 0207 087 3260E: [email protected] / [email protected]

For further information please contact:Christina Gillings or Linda WelchHalogenT: 0207 087 3260E: [email protected] / [email protected]

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If you have been spotted in one of these pictures, then you

have won a prize!

Simply email your picture to Buzz and win a cinema ticket from theCorn Exchange (subject to availability): [email protected]

photos kindly supplied by Caroline Paus

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Simply email your picture to Buzz and win a cinema ticket from theCorn Exchange (subject to availability): [email protected]

photos kindly supplied by Caroline Paus

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It's surely one of the busiest times of the year

from Halloween through to Bonfire Night,

followed by the hectic run-up to the Christmas

festivities. Then there's the cold weather to

cope with into January, which means making

the time to taking extra special care of yourself

to keep healthy and cheerful.

One answer is to find a good local beauty

salon. On our door step, is home to some

excellent health and beauty spas so there's no

excuse not to pop in for some pampering to

help you survive the winter season. Some

salons offer special sessions of pampering with

two or more therapists, so you get all the

treatments done in a small amount of time.

I asked Emma at the fabulous Laurabella Spa to

share her beauty secrets for the winter months.

"A top to toe in an hour can include a mini

facial, massage, eye brow tidy, eye lash tint,

waxing, manicure and pedicure. You can enjoy

all the essential treatments without anyone

knowing you have slipped away."

Nourish Your Skin

"In winter our skin dries out with the harsh

weather, central heating and change of diet,"

says Emma. "It is harder to exfoliate as

efficiently as in the summer, when we have a

fresher, healthier diet and moisturise our skin

regularly with sun screen."

A lack of exercise during the winter months

leads to a sluggish circulation. "Cellular renewal

slows too as our bodies prepare for

hibernation. Circulation around the eyes and

mouth, for instance, becomes congested,"

advises Emma.

A Microdermabrasion facial is apparently the

deepest exfoliation facial you can get without a

chemical peal. It is claimed to dislodge and

remove black heads, stimulate circulation and

improve skin tone. "At home you can continue

the good work by using a facial scrub twice a

week. Help nourish your skin with a night

cream and use a hydrating day cream,"

Emma recommends.

time to

relax

beauty smartCassi Kingshott finds out how tosurvive the winter cold

A beauty treatment is the perfect Christmas gift too for spoiling friends and family.

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Mary Ireland

received a Buzz

award as the winner

of the Chef’s

Competition. Mary says

"I wanted an original

Christmas dish to appeal

to the community and easy

to prepare at home.”

Mary is the owner of

LunchXpress in Inches Yard.

Main ingredients:

Free range or Organic

Turkey (5 kg)

1 tbs. harissa

Carrots, roughly chopped

Parsnips

Potatoes

Red cabbage

Christmas celebrations conjure up the use of aromatic sp

ices and dried

fruits of the Middle East in

cooking to enhance the traditional festivities:christmas dinner

with

eastern promise

To Cook: Pre-heat oven 220oC for ½ hr then 1800C for 3½ hr

1. Mix all the ingredients for the stuffing in a bowl (with wet hands),

add salt and pepper and stuff this into the neck of the turkey.

2. Draw the skin flap over the stuffing and secure with a skewer or

cocktail sticks. 3. Smear melted butter all over the turkey and do the same with a

table-spoon of harissa. 4. Place the turkey in a roasting tin, surrounded with the

chopped vegetables. 5. Place in pre-heated oven (2200C) for ½ hr, then turn down to 1800C

and roast for 3½ hrs, basting from time to time.

6. Remove the turkey from the pan, cover with foil and keep warm.

7. Skim off the pan fat, leaving the pan juices and re-heat; stir in flour

and allow to cook for a few minutes. Add stock and stir

until boiling. 8. Adjust seasoning and strain into serving dish.

Serve with: Roast potatoes (cooked separately), carrotts and parsnips

from the roast pan, red cabbage, fried with apples, cinnamon and crème

fraiche.

For the stuffing:

200 g sausage meat

a pinch of flaked chillies

3 stalks of spring onion

(finely chopped)

2 cloves of garlic (crushed)

2 stems of lemon grass

100g chopped dates

100g chopped dried apricots

½ tsp tumeric

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp paprika

2 tbsp melted butter

1 bunch fresh flat leaf parsley and fresh

coriander (finely chopped)

For the stock:

make stock using turkey giblets

Winner Mary Irelandwith Mayor of NewburyCllr Dr Ian Grose

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